Santa Anita Park Race 7 - Race 7 - Mdn Special Weight
FAIR QUESTION (4) is a five-start maiden who could only manage to finish fifth after being in contention on the corner at his latest appearance over 1609m at Del Mar Turf (Turf). Rates highly in this field and can turn things around. THROWTHEFIRSTPUNCH (3) is finding the breakthrough elusive, beaten 21 lengths into seventh at his latest appearance over 1609m at Del Mar Turf (Turf). Looks well placed here and can finally break through. GOING NOWHERE (9) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1609m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths into fourth after being in the firing line on the bend. It doesn't get any easier but on his best form he is one of the key runners. SIRNAMI (10) is third up today and looks close to a win after finishing a close second last time out over 1006m at Del Mar Turf (Turf). Likely to feature over this longer journey.

Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 6th of 9 at Del Mar Turf on November 24 over 1006m, 4.5 len behind Uecker with 55.5kg at $6.80. Expect he will go well.
Last Starts 320 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 24/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Good | Ricardo Gonzalez | 55.5kg | 0:59.36 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 4.5L | $6.80 |

Jockey: Epifanio Garcia
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Sir Prancealot out of Tribal Torch. Maybe later.

Jockey: Armando Ayuso
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a 33 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 8 at Del Mar Turf on September 7 over 1609m, 6 len behind Mo Bradley with 55kg at $8.70. The race before that ran second last of 10 at Del Mar Turf on August 15 over 1006m, 11 len behind Mo Diamantes carrying 54.5kg at $2.30. Nice effort last time so worth following up.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 07/09/2026 | 23 | MDN 3U | $111,111.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Drayden Van Dyke | 55kg | 1:35.48 | 1-3-5 | 4 |
| 6.3L | $8.70 |
| 9/10 | 15/08/2026 | 27 | MDN 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 0:57.93 | 5-9-9 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $2.30 |
| 3/12 | 19/07/2026 | 51 | MDN 3U | $116,110.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Antonio Fresu | 54.5kg | 0:57.13 | 4-3-3 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/05/2026 | 294 | MDN CLM 35 | $48,883.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Armando Ayuso | 55kg | 1:12.07 | 2-2-3 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.60 |
| 3/8 | 08/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $124,031.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 55.5kg | 0:57.84 | 6-3-3 | 3 |
| 6.3L | $38.30 |

Jockey: Kyle Frey
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes here off a 56-day let-up. Last start 6th of 10 at Del Mar Turf on August 15 over 1006m, 7 len behind Mo Diamantes with 54.5kg at $51.40. Before that ran last in a small field at Del Mar on July 26 over 1609m, 20 len behind Practical Blame with 54.5kg at $34.10. Hard to recommend on recent form.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 15/08/2026 | 20 | MDN 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | 0:57.93 | 3-6-6 | 9 |
| 7.3L | $51.40 |
| 6/6 | 26/07/2026 | 30 | MDN 3U | $116,110.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | 1:38.33 | 2-6-6 | 1 |
| 20.3L | $34.10 |
| 5/5 | 26/06/2026 | 32 | MDN 3U | $69,735.00 | Los Alamitos | 1609m | Fast | Kyle Frey | 54.5kg | 1:38.71 | 3-4-5 | 3 |
| 9.3L | $9.60 |
| 7/11 | 25/05/2026 | 29 | MDN 35 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55kg | 1:15.72 | 9-7-7 | 10 |
| 10.3L | $6.70 |
| 5/10 | 26/04/2026 | - | MDN 35 | $94,614.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 54.5kg | 1:10.67 | 10-8-5 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $25.00 |

Jockey: Cristobal Herrera
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes here off a 58-day let-up. Last start 7th of 11 at Del Mar on August 13 over 1207m, 10 len behind Van Gogh Style with 55.5kg at $36.30. The race before that 8th of 10 at Del Mar Turf on July 24 over 1609m, 6 len behind Feeling Lucky carrying 55kg at $27. Take on trust.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 13/08/2026 | 20 | MDN 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1207m | Fast | Francisco Monroy | 55.5kg | 1:10.92 | 4-6-7 | 6 |
| 10.3L | $36.30 |
| 8/10 | 24/07/2026 | 19 | MDN 3U | $116,110.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Cristobal Herrera | 55kg | 1:35.29 | 4-10-8 | 1 |
| 6.2L | $27.00 |
| 4/11 | 05/07/2026 | - | MDN 3U | $72,569.00 | Los Alamitos | 1106m | Fast | Cristobal Herrera | 55.5kg | 1:03.61 | 5-4-4 | 10 |
| 8.3L | $18.40 |

Jockey: Tiago Josue Pereira
Weight: 55.5kgs
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First-starter by Sir Prancealot out of Chalula One. Betting the best guide.

Jockey: Victor Espinoza
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Resuming after a break of 13 months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 7 at Los Alamitos September 13 2025 over 1207m, 14 len behind Horizon Wildcat with 54.5kg at $25.70. First up last campaign second in a small field at Los Alamitos Qh August 2 2025 over 914m, 6 len behind En Tu Honor Bro carrying 56kg at $5.60. Marginal chance.
Last Starts 392 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 13/09/2025 | 42 | MDN CLM 3U | $45,872.00 | Los Alamitos | 1207m | Fast | Edgar Payeras | 54.5kg | 1:10.70 | 4-5-5 | 5 |
| 14.8L | $25.70 |
| 2/6 | 02/08/2025 | 141 | MDN 3U | $20,155.00 | Los Alamitos Qh | 914m | Fast | Adrian Escobedo | 56kg | 0:53.13 | 5-3-2 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $5.60 |
| 8/8 | 14/03/2025 | 14 | MDN CLM 3 | $22,472.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | Fast | Armando Aguilar | 55.5kg | 1:11.75 | 2-5-8 | 6 |
| 21.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/02/2025 | - | MDN CLM 3 | $23,349.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1106m | Fast | Adrian Castellanos | 55.5kg | 1:06.70 | 7-6-5 | 1 |
| 9.5L | $8.30 |

Jockey: Welfin R. Orantes
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Racing well recently. Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on September 26 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Heroic Dose with 57kg at $3.40. Before that sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 4th of 8 at Del Mar Turf on September 7 over 1609m, 4 len behind Mo Bradley carrying 56.5kg at $4.60. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 26/09/2026 | 19 | MDN CLM 3U | $48,611.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 57kg | 1:34.95 | 1-1-4 | 5 |
| 3.5L | $3.40 |
| 4/8 | 07/09/2026 | 22 | MDN 3U | $111,111.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 56.5kg | 1:35.48 | 2-2-4 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $4.60 |
| 2/6 | 16/08/2026 | 23 | MDN 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1710m | FM | Armando Ayuso | 56.5kg | 1:42.73 | 1-1-2 | 5 |
| 3.3L | $10.70 |
| 7/10 | 24/07/2026 | 60 | MDN 3U | $116,110.00 | Del Mar | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 56.5kg | 1:35.29 | 1-3-7 | 3 |
| 5.7L | $4.10 |
| 2/11 | 25/05/2026 | 31 | MDN 35 | $90,782.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 57kg | 1:15.72 | 4-1-2 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $8.10 |
| 2/9 | 24/04/2026 | 40 | MDN 35 | $94,614.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1609m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 57kg | 1:36.51 | 5-1-2 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $10.60 |

Jockey: Drayden Van Dyke
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Third-up today. Not raced for 56 days. First-up 5th of 12 at Del Mar Turf on July 19 over 1006m, 3.5 len behind Lucky N Smart with 54.5kg at $4.70. Second run from a spell 2nd of 10 at Del Mar Turf on August 15 over 1006m, 0.5 len behind Mo Diamantes carrying 54.5kg at $8.90. In the money at the latest appearance and is among the chances.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 15/08/2026 | 27 | MDN 3U | $114,123.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Drayden Van Dyke | 54.5kg | 0:57.93 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 0.5L | $8.90 |
| 5/12 | 19/07/2026 | 134 | MDN 3U | $116,110.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | FM | Joel Rosario | 54.5kg | 0:57.13 | 3-9-5 | 6 |
| 3.7L | $4.70 |
| 3/10 | 07/03/2026 | 27 | MDN 3 | $98,315.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Welfin R Orantes | 55.5kg | 1:09.03 | 1-2-3 | 4 |
| 1.8L | $13.10 |
| 6/9 | 08/02/2026 | 29 | MDN 3 | $99,857.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1308m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:16.68 | 2-4-6 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $12.10 |
| 9/9 | 10/01/2026 | 47 | MDN 3 | $104,634.00 | Santa Anita Park | 1207m | FM | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 1:08.66 | 6-7-9 | 6 |
| 9.6L | $5.80 |
| 2/9 | 24/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $91,603.00 | Del Mar | 1006m | Good | Kazushi Kimura | 55.5kg | 0:59.36 | 7-5-2 | 7 |
| 0.5L | $13.70 |